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Severe graphics issues causing crashes

Severe graphics issues causing crashes

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pookey56
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02-26-2022, 06:59 AM
#1
Hello, I’m experiencing a frame drop issue with my PC (5900x 7900XT, 32GB RAM, Windows 11). The system isn’t overheating, but it drops to 20-30fps for a few seconds every minute, and the power supply seems to drop along with it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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pookey56
02-26-2022, 06:59 AM #1

Hello, I’m experiencing a frame drop issue with my PC (5900x 7900XT, 32GB RAM, Windows 11). The system isn’t overheating, but it drops to 20-30fps for a few seconds every minute, and the power supply seems to drop along with it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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zacd34
Junior Member
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03-17-2022, 02:02 PM
#2
Got it! Could you provide a bit more context about the situation? Also, please let me know which power supply unit (PSU) you're referring to.
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zacd34
03-17-2022, 02:02 PM #2

Got it! Could you provide a bit more context about the situation? Also, please let me know which power supply unit (PSU) you're referring to.

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DinVin
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03-17-2022, 09:22 PM
#3
What games were you enjoying at the time? How did you know overheating wasn’t the cause? Did you have any tools to keep track of temperatures? If so, which one and what readings did you see? Assuming your data is accurate, you could verify the stability of your CPU and GPU power using MSI Afterburner while playing. It’s possible your power supply unit is faulty, leading to instability. I mentioned this because I experienced a similar issue earlier—my system would freeze heavily and crash under stress. I discovered the problem when running FurMark; my GPU voltage fluctuated wildly between high and low levels before shutting down completely. After checking the PSU connections, I realized the loose cables were the culprit.
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DinVin
03-17-2022, 09:22 PM #3

What games were you enjoying at the time? How did you know overheating wasn’t the cause? Did you have any tools to keep track of temperatures? If so, which one and what readings did you see? Assuming your data is accurate, you could verify the stability of your CPU and GPU power using MSI Afterburner while playing. It’s possible your power supply unit is faulty, leading to instability. I mentioned this because I experienced a similar issue earlier—my system would freeze heavily and crash under stress. I discovered the problem when running FurMark; my GPU voltage fluctuated wildly between high and low levels before shutting down completely. After checking the PSU connections, I realized the loose cables were the culprit.

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Bguy4360
Junior Member
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03-17-2022, 11:17 PM
#4
I possess an 850 watt power source, I run adrenaline software on the monitor and the frame rate sharply decreases which significantly increases overall board consumption. This occurs during most games, especially PUGB and Hell Let Loose.
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Bguy4360
03-17-2022, 11:17 PM #4

I possess an 850 watt power source, I run adrenaline software on the monitor and the frame rate sharply decreases which significantly increases overall board consumption. This occurs during most games, especially PUGB and Hell Let Loose.

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purzel_99
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03-21-2022, 04:33 AM
#5
The model number of the power supply matters.
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purzel_99
03-21-2022, 04:33 AM #5

The model number of the power supply matters.

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Rxnger
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03-21-2022, 01:03 PM
#6
High-performance PQ850M 80 Plus gold variant
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Rxnger
03-21-2022, 01:03 PM #6

High-performance PQ850M 80 Plus gold variant

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KeepCrazy
Junior Member
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03-22-2022, 09:05 AM
#7
I'm also using the Adrenaline software, which can be quite selective in its operation. Just adjust the settings until it works well. For reference, I'm playing a single game—World of Warcraft. Initially, I struggled with only 50-60 FPS, but now I'm achieving 450 and sometimes even 600+. I've attached two screenshots showing my progress, especially noticeable in December. Good luck and stay safe.
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KeepCrazy
03-22-2022, 09:05 AM #7

I'm also using the Adrenaline software, which can be quite selective in its operation. Just adjust the settings until it works well. For reference, I'm playing a single game—World of Warcraft. Initially, I struggled with only 50-60 FPS, but now I'm achieving 450 and sometimes even 600+. I've attached two screenshots showing my progress, especially noticeable in December. Good luck and stay safe.

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wyattmon
Junior Member
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03-28-2022, 06:46 PM
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It's hard to confirm the PSU is the main issue, though the 5900x and 7900XTX tend to consume a lot of power. Your power supply might support up to 850W total, but each rail has its own restrictions. The 24-pin motherboard connector usually feeds its own dedicated rail, providing power to the board and internal components, including the CPU (around 150W). It also delivers up to 75W per PCIe slot. However, extra CPU connectors and PCIe Power could be shared, possibly pushing them over their limits. The 7900XTX can draw nearly 400W, so consider setting a lower power cap in Adrenalin. You don't have to limit frame rate, but working within a smaller power range will likely reduce your maximum FPS and keep low rates stable.
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wyattmon
03-28-2022, 06:46 PM #8

It's hard to confirm the PSU is the main issue, though the 5900x and 7900XTX tend to consume a lot of power. Your power supply might support up to 850W total, but each rail has its own restrictions. The 24-pin motherboard connector usually feeds its own dedicated rail, providing power to the board and internal components, including the CPU (around 150W). It also delivers up to 75W per PCIe slot. However, extra CPU connectors and PCIe Power could be shared, possibly pushing them over their limits. The 7900XTX can draw nearly 400W, so consider setting a lower power cap in Adrenalin. You don't have to limit frame rate, but working within a smaller power range will likely reduce your maximum FPS and keep low rates stable.